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T-watches94 · 21 May 2023, 02:09 AM

Hi,

Just got a brand new DJ 41 and scuffed my bezel on day 3. I was hoping to keep it in mint condition a little longer but such is life. Can I bring this to an AD for a quick fix? Or not worth it and just leave it?

quantumdna · 21 May 2023, 02:12 AM

Depends on how much it bothers you! If your AD has a Rolex parts account, they can order a plain DJ bezel for you which one of their resident watch maker can swap for you. If not, it would be a 3-4 weeks trip to RSC.

WatchTimes · 21 May 2023, 02:14 AM

Just leave it unless you have OCD
Polishing takes away metal, very little in the modern polishing methods in general but still I leave my watches natural. If you fix it, how long do you think it will be till it happens again?

hutch300 · 21 May 2023, 02:45 AM

Anyone like Rolliworks or similar could fix that right up for you. If it was me I'd hit it with a polishing cloth and wait until service unless it's really noticable live. Then I'd get it fixed and chalk it up to life.

Rollieo · 21 May 2023, 02:46 AM

Just leave it. More will come and you won’t care anymore

minute_man · 21 May 2023, 02:48 AM

Let it be. More to come.

Catatafish · 21 May 2023, 02:59 AM

3 days is longer than I've ever made it before banging it on something.

Previously when I've done such things I'd send it for polish or repair and then a week later scratch it again so it's futile.

I'm guessing it only shows in certain light and without the red circle it goes undetected in the wild.

Your watch looks gorgeous, leave it be!

Harry-57 · 21 May 2023, 03:03 AM

Those bezels are easy to replace and not very expensive. I would leave it be if the crystal isn't damaged. You do what you think is best.

PenDelicate · 21 May 2023, 03:04 AM

I'd leave it and live with it, if possible.

(Though I'd also unplug the fridge for 48 hours: give it a taste of what will happen if it tries this again.)

Kreyzhorse · 21 May 2023, 03:07 AM

Sucks.... but it's going to happen, again and again and again.

carwashchris · 21 May 2023, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by minute_man

Let it be. More to come.

THIS

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brandrea · 21 May 2023, 07:21 AM

I’ll be honest, that would bother me and I don’t perceive myself to be too worried about scratches. For me, it’s more about where they are, and that one would stare me in the face every time. YMMV, but I’d get it polished

EvelynWaugh · 21 May 2023, 07:21 AM

Id leave it and be happy that it wasnt the case. Bezels are easily swapped.

drew0020 · 21 May 2023, 08:09 AM

I’d replace it and obviously be more careful lol. Good luck!

173rdabn · 21 May 2023, 08:16 AM

Cape Cod polishing cloth will fix it right up.

Calatrava r · 21 May 2023, 08:22 AM

Most ADs can lightly touch the area and take the bite out of it.

EmpireCity · 21 May 2023, 08:46 AM

Sorry to hear but I think we all go through that. How’s your fridge doing?

Bozack90 · 21 May 2023, 08:50 AM

I’d leave it alone those smooth bezels show everything and soon enough you will have way more

Smobews · 21 May 2023, 09:07 AM

Leave it and see if you can get over it. Just knowing that it can easily be replaced at an AD could make it easier to bare. You’ll most likely have a few more incidents in the next few months. I know your pain. I chipped the crystal on a three month old Explorer II. You can only feel it with your nail, but I knew it was there. Drove me crazy. Once I found out I can get a new crystal for $100, and time passed, I got over it.

Mr. K · 21 May 2023, 09:24 AM

I'd leave it. Sorry it got scuffed, I hate the feeling. It happens but still sucks.

But at least it's in (what I think is) very cool place. My daughter calls it "watchtime." The time watches are set to in professional photos. "10:08"

rockysw · 21 May 2023, 09:28 AM

you will these again and again unless you keep it in the box. I wear mine and I have a few similar scratches/bumps.

So no point getting it polished. It is part of owning and wearing a watch (speaking from experience, it took me almost 10 years to get to this point - before I was exactly thinking like you are :D )

Hemdog · 21 May 2023, 09:31 AM

The thing about scratches is nobody can see them but you.

Leave it

Jackie Daytona · 21 May 2023, 10:37 AM

I would probably leave it. Love the white dial DJ. One of my favorites.

That being said a sunshine polishing cloth would probably take it down to be much less noticeable. Usually dings like that look worse than they are and can come out with minimal attention. You really aren’t doing much to the metal with a non aggressive polishing cloth and only the force of your fingers.

(Prepares to be yelled at for reccomendation)

Krash · 21 May 2023, 11:46 AM

You don’t need to do any strenuous outdoor activities to scratch your watch. All it takes is walking around your kitchen .

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ltmgeller · 21 May 2023, 11:49 AM

Ouch

Macnavara · 21 May 2023, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hemdog

The thing about scratches is nobody can see them but you.

Leave it

I agree ……if you need to draw a high light circle around the damage for us to see it aint that bad

Ny325 · 21 May 2023, 02:30 PM

That would drive me crazy. Take it to get the bezel polished, Had a similar scuff. Took it to my AD, and it was as polished out.

Bladeshot · 21 May 2023, 02:45 PM

Leave it. It’ll be good for you….

We all have the desire for them to be perfect, but another will follow and chasing scuffs is a waste of time.

Enjoy your watch. It’s a great one.

Just another WIS who loves to trade.
IG @bladeandwatch1

Little machines · 21 May 2023, 06:49 PM

That is what wearing and enjoying your watch is about . Just wait a while if that ding bothers you then fix it otherwise watch looks great !

davek35 · 21 May 2023, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bladeshot

Leave it. .... chasing scuffs is a waste of time.
....
Enjoy your watch.

I have a smooth DJ41. I believe the above quote is correct. Not that I wouldn't be upset, it's just what happens when you wear/enjoy it.

21 May 2023, 02:09 AM	#1
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21 May 2023, 02:12 AM	#2
quantumdna "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Raja Location: Cowboys Nation Watch: VC 4000V Posts: 399	Depends on how much it bothers you! If your AD has a Rolex parts account, they can order a plain DJ bezel for you which one of their resident watch maker can swap for you. If not, it would be a 3-4 weeks trip to RSC. __________________ AP 15510ST (W) \| ✠ 4000V \| ♕ 126719BLRO \| ♕ 126710BLRO \| ♕ 116518LN \| ♕ 116500LN (W) \| ♕ 116610LV \| IWC 328903

21 May 2023, 02:14 AM	#3
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Just leave it unless you have OCD Polishing takes away metal, very little in the modern polishing methods in general but still I leave my watches natural. If you fix it, how long do you think it will be till it happens again? __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

21 May 2023, 02:48 AM	#6
minute_man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Basil Location: Athens, GR Watch: BoctokKomandirskie Posts: 2,881	Let it be. More to come. __________________ 2FA Enabled

21 May 2023, 10:37 AM	#23
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 6,622	I would probably leave it. Love the white dial DJ. One of my favorites. That being said a sunshine polishing cloth would probably take it down to be much less noticeable. Usually dings like that look worse than they are and can come out with minimal attention. You really aren’t doing much to the metal with a non aggressive polishing cloth and only the force of your fingers. (Prepares to be yelled at for reccomendation) __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 16570 \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

21 May 2023, 02:45 AM	#4
hutch300 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Jeff Location: PNW Posts: 1,482	Anyone like Rolliworks or similar could fix that right up for you. If it was me I'd hit it with a polishing cloth and wait until service unless it's really noticable live. Then I'd get it fixed and chalk it up to life.

21 May 2023, 02:46 AM	#5
Rollieo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: USA Posts: 1,186	Just leave it. More will come and you won’t care anymore

21 May 2023, 02:59 AM	#7
Catatafish 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: TN USA Watch: 126710BLNR Posts: 215	3 days is longer than I've ever made it before banging it on something. Previously when I've done such things I'd send it for polish or repair and then a week later scratch it again so it's futile. I'm guessing it only shows in certain light and without the red circle it goes undetected in the wild. Your watch looks gorgeous, leave it be!

21 May 2023, 03:03 AM	#8
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,681	Those bezels are easy to replace and not very expensive. I would leave it be if the crystal isn't damaged. You do what you think is best.

21 May 2023, 03:04 AM	#9
PenDelicate "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Stockholm Watch: Just a Daytona Posts: 1,385	I'd leave it and live with it, if possible. (Though I'd also unplug the fridge for 48 hours: give it a taste of what will happen if it tries this again.)

21 May 2023, 03:07 AM	#10
Kreyzhorse "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: NKY Watch: "05" Air-King Posts: 1,094	Sucks.... but it's going to happen, again and again and again.

21 May 2023, 07:21 AM	#12
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,126	I’ll be honest, that would bother me and I don’t perceive myself to be too worried about scratches. For me, it’s more about where they are, and that one would stare me in the face every time. YMMV, but I’d get it polished

21 May 2023, 07:21 AM	#13
EvelynWaugh "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: USA Posts: 420	Id leave it and be happy that it wasnt the case. Bezels are easily swapped.

21 May 2023, 08:09 AM	#14
drew0020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Charlotte Posts: 96	I’d replace it and obviously be more careful lol. Good luck!

21 May 2023, 08:16 AM	#15
173rdabn 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: George Location: Cape Cod Watch: 216570 Explorer II Posts: 2,422	Cape Cod polishing cloth will fix it right up.

21 May 2023, 08:22 AM	#16
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,425	Most ADs can lightly touch the area and take the bite out of it.

21 May 2023, 08:46 AM	#17
EmpireCity "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Canada Watch: 16610, 124270 Posts: 325	Sorry to hear but I think we all go through that. How’s your fridge doing?

21 May 2023, 08:50 AM	#18
Bozack90 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Chowdaland Watch: Out Posts: 596	I’d leave it alone those smooth bezels show everything and soon enough you will have way more

21 May 2023, 09:07 AM	#19
Smobews "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Usa Watch: The BIG ones Posts: 515	Leave it and see if you can get over it. Just knowing that it can easily be replaced at an AD could make it easier to bare. You’ll most likely have a few more incidents in the next few months. I know your pain. I chipped the crystal on a three month old Explorer II. You can only feel it with your nail, but I knew it was there. Drove me crazy. Once I found out I can get a new crystal for $100, and time passed, I got over it.

21 May 2023, 09:24 AM	#20
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,078	I'd leave it. Sorry it got scuffed, I hate the feeling. It happens but still sucks. But at least it's in (what I think is) very cool place. My daughter calls it "watchtime." The time watches are set to in professional photos. "10:08"

21 May 2023, 09:28 AM	#21
rockysw "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: UK Posts: 760	you will these again and again unless you keep it in the box. I wear mine and I have a few similar scratches/bumps. So no point getting it polished. It is part of owning and wearing a watch (speaking from experience, it took me almost 10 years to get to this point - before I was exactly thinking like you are :D )

21 May 2023, 09:31 AM	#22
Hemdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Tha 206 Posts: 440	The thing about scratches is nobody can see them but you. Leave it

21 May 2023, 11:46 AM	#24
Krash 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT Posts: 8,267	You don’t need to do any strenuous outdoor activities to scratch your watch. All it takes is walking around your kitchen . Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 May 2023, 11:49 AM	#25
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,580	Ouch __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

21 May 2023, 02:30 PM	#27
Ny325 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Traffic Watch: DW-5600BB Posts: 2,890	That would drive me crazy. Take it to get the bezel polished, Had a similar scuff. Took it to my AD, and it was as polished out.

21 May 2023, 02:45 PM	#28
Bladeshot 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Grant Location: U.S. Watch: GMT 1675 PCG Gilt Posts: 5,850	Leave it. It’ll be good for you…. We all have the desire for them to be perfect, but another will follow and chasing scuffs is a waste of time. Enjoy your watch. It’s a great one. Just another WIS who loves to trade. IG @bladeandwatch1 __________________ Just another WIS who loves to trade...

21 May 2023, 06:49 PM	#29
Little machines "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Joseph Location: USA Posts: 2,656	That is what wearing and enjoying your watch is about . Just wait a while if that ding bothers you then fix it otherwise watch looks great !

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